Comparison

Leaf Note vs Stack

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Leaf Note

A secure, elegant note-taking app supporting Markdown, end-to-end encryption, and multi-device sync via WebDAV or iCloud. It offers features like flashcards, knowledge base organization, and AI-assisted writing for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • WebDAV and iCloud sync
  • Markdown and multimedia notes
  • Knowledge base and flashcard modes
  • AI-assisted writing
  • Elegant design and themes
  • Biometric app lock
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Welcome to "Leaf Note" — A dual-platform app focused on Markdown note-taking and knowledge management, supporting WebDAV / iCloud sync, end-to-end encryption, and fully offline functionality. 1. Elegant Design & Personalized Themes Upon opening "Leaf Note" for the first time, you'll be immediately drawn to its minimalist and elegant interface—from smooth interactive animations to delicate card-based layouts, every detail is meticulously polished. We offer multiple themes, whether it's the eye-protecting mode for late-night creation or the bright theme for daytime work, all designed to create an immersive note-taking experience. 2. Bank-Level Security: Dual Encryption for Notes & App Security is at the core of our design philosophy: - Note Encryption: Uses AES 256-bit encryption algorithm with user-defined passwords to protect your private content from prying eyes; - App Lock: Lock the app with biometric verification to prevent unauthorized access. Even if your phone is lost, your knowledge assets are fully protected. 3. Multi-Device Sync: Access Your Note Universe Anytime, Anywhere Break free from device limitations with support for two major cloud services: - iCloud: Automatic syncing, perfect for users accustomed to iCloud storage; - WebDAV: Supports private clouds (e.g., Synology, Nextcloud) to meet advanced user needs. All sync processes use TLS encrypted transmission to ensure secure flow of notes between the cloud and local devices. 4. All-Type Notes: Boundless Recording Methods Whether for text creation or multimedia inspiration capture, "Leaf Note" has you covered: - Markdown Notes: Supports basic syntax like headers, tables, and code blocks, with built-in MathJax formula editing (ideal for science students writing papers) and Mermaid flowcharts/mind maps (efficiently organize logic); - Multimedia Notes: Directly insert images, audio recordings, and hand-drawn sketches; - Web-to-Markdown: One-tap parsing of copied web links, making it easier to save online articles. 5. From Personal Knowledge Base to Flashcard Notes: Flexibly Adapt to Learning Scenarios - Knowledge Base Mode: Build your exclusive knowledge tree with infinite hierarchical directories + tag systems; - Flashcard Note Mode: Single notes support "quick recording," allowing fragmented ideas to spark creative insights. Whether organizing postgraduate exam materials, writing reading notes, or recording entrepreneurial ideas, find the perfect recording method for every need. 6. Powerful Search: Locate Any Note Content in 3 Seconds Enter keywords to quickly and accurately locate notes among vast collections, significantly improving search efficiency. 7. AI-Assisted Writing: Elevate Creative Efficiency Built-in intelligent writing assistant helps break through creative blocks, polishing sentences, distilling key points, and expanding content—say goodbye to writer's block. -------------------- Start Your Creative Journey Now Tap the "New Note" button to begin your first record! For any questions, tap "Help Center" to access detailed tutorials or contact customer service. Build your knowledge palace with "Leaf Note"—let every record be a stepping stone to growth.

About

Stack

Features
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Stack is a project planner built the way a Mac app should be. Lay work out on boards, see the same work on a calendar, and watch it run on a timeline — on iPhone, iPad and Mac, with everything synced privately through your own iCloud. BOARDS THAT MOVE Lists and tasks you can drag anywhere. Colour-coded labels, cover images, checklists, due dates, priorities, attachments and comments. Give a board a key and every task gets a number you can quote — HRB-14. THREE WAYS TO SEE THE SAME WORK Columns when you are running the work. One long list when you are working through it. A month calendar when you need to know what lands when — and a timeline of lanes and bars when you need to see the whole project at once. PLAN ITEMS, NOT JUST TASKS "Design freeze". "Launch". Dates a project has to remember that are nobody's to-do. They sit on the calendar and the timeline beside the work without pretending to be tasks. TODAY, THIS WEEK, FLAGGED Saved views that cut across every board, so you can start the day in one place instead of opening four boards to find out what is due. FIND ANYTHING Full-text search across every board — titles, descriptions, checklists and attachment names — with the board and list each result came from. SHARE A BOARD Invite someone with a link. They see your board, you see their edits, and it all runs on iCloud sharing. No accounts to create, no seats to buy. EVERYWHERE YOU WORK Quick add from anywhere. A menu bar item on Mac. A share extension so anything you are looking at can become a task. A home-screen widget for what is due today. Shortcuts and Siri support for the rest. WORKS OFFLINE, ALWAYS Every read and every write happens on your device first. Sync catches up when the network does. A plane, a basement, a bad hotel — the app does not care. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No server. No tracking. No ads. Your boards live on your device and sync through your personal iCloud — nobody else can see them, including us. Free, with no subscription and nothing to unlock. Built natively for iPhone, iPad and Mac, localized into six languages, and designed to feel at home on every screen size.

Screenshots

Leaf Note4 screens
Stack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stack at none against Leaf Note's 2. Leaf Note's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Leaf Note sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Stack asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Leaf Note versus Stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLeaf NoteStack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer守恒 王SouthIndus Labs

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Leaf Note

One-time2
  • One Year Pro$3.99
  • Lifetime Pro$24.99
None

Stack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Leaf Note free?
Leaf Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stack free?
Stack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Leaf Note or Stack have ads?
Neither Leaf Note nor Stack shows ads.

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